C. difficile GDH & Tox A/B
Introducing the C. difficile GDH and
Tox A/B Combi Cassette
For the rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Clostridium difficile
Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GDH), Toxin A and Toxin B in the human faecal specimen.
What is the Test?
The C. difficile GDH & Tox A/B Combi Cassette simultaneously detects three distinct antigens
in faecal specimens for C. difficile; GDH, Toxin A and Toxin B.
*Tests are professional use only under clinical settings.
What is the Disease?
- Clostridium difficile is an opportunistic anaerobic
bacterium that can grow in the intestine once normal flora has been altered by antibiotics. - Toxigenic strains of C. difficile can cause infection (Clostridium difficile infection – CDI) through the
production of two toxins; Toxin A (tissue-damaging enterotoxin) and/or Toxin B (cytotoxin).
Symptoms
- I can present as a spectrum of symptoms; ranging from asymptomatic carriage or mild diarrhoea, to potentially life-threatening pseudomembranous colitis.
- The organism is spread via oral-faecal route, acquired from infected individuals both directly and indirectly.
- Due to its contagious abilities C. difficile poses a real threat to healthcare environments (large concentration of
at-risk individuals – immunocompromised/undertaking antibiotic treatment), so rapid detection is paramount to prevent spread.
Why use C. difficile GDH and Tox A/B Combi Cassette?
- The C. difficile GDH and Tox A/B Combi Cassette allows for the rapid and accurate detection of C. difficile, with test results available after 10 minutes.
- The ability to conduct simultaneous GDH/Tox A&B testing coupled with rapid provision of results allows for Clostridium difficile infections to be managed more effectively.
Key Features
- Complete system, no additional reagents required.
- Simple and easy to use.
- Rapid result offered within 10 – 20 minutes.
- In-built procedural control.
- Can be used with both solid and liquid faecal specimens.
- Ability to rapidly identify C. difficile is key for patient care.
Best In Class Performance
GDH Performance
- Sensitivity – 98.7%
- Specificity – 98.3%
- Accuracy – 98.5%
Tox A&B Performance
- Sensitivity – 98.2%
- Specificity – 98.6%
- Accuracy – 98.5%
About Katalyst Laboratories
Katalyst Laboratories is a leading distributor of diagnostics testing equipment, PCR assays and LFT tests.
Fully supported by training, support and regular bio surveillance updates.
Katalyst Laboratories stands at the forefront as a premier provider of intelligent healthcare solutions, spanning across hospital settings, residential environments, communities, surgical facilities, laboratories, and retail establishments.
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